THE PIG Kitchen and Chefs Team

When you think of a chefs role, what comes to mind? Long hours in a hot kitchen, shouting, swearing and high stress? Well that’s not what it’s like being a chef at the PIG. Fancy getting away from the big cities and back to the country!

Through a variety of shift patterns whether you have a family or hobbies, we aim to provide a work life balance. Chefs work early and late shifts and some kitchens operate a 4 day on 3 day off rota.

Our kitchens run on a brigade of 18 chefs overseen by our chef Director James Golding.

THE PIG hotels are really Restaurants with rooms, with the emphasis on simple modern British food, influenced by the seasons, forest and coast, with the emphasis on fresh, clean flavours. All our dishes are made with the freshest produce, not delivered in frozen in bulk, and definitely no microwaves!


From Garden to Plate

Our menu changes by the minute depending on what the forager finds, or the kitchen gardener deems to be in perfect condition – in the summer up to 80% of fresh produce used on the menu has come from our own gardens.

Lead by our Head chefs who are all “Home Grown” and worked their way up through the ranks you will be working alongside fantastic local suppliers, producers and butchers. We like to promote from within, so you have plenty of opportunity for progression, and with new hotels on the horizon the opportunities are endless. We encourage our chefs to learn and grow during their time with us and will personalise your training and encourage you to.

As a member of the kitchen team we offer tailored development, from week one induction to in house training such as – food safety, food hygiene, COSHH, manual handling, fire training. On top of the serious stuff you also get to enjoy:

  • Butchery, charcuterie, fish, pasta and bread masterclasses
  • Foraging with local experts
  • Weekly kitchen garden tours and harvesting workshops
  • An environment with livestock such as pigs, chickens, sheep, quail and bees.
  • Visits to local suppliers
  • Regular tasting of new dishes and ingredients

Our Kitchen is like no other, we’d love to welcome you to our team where you can indulge your true passion for food.

The Pig at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

Location: THE PIG at Harlyn Bay – PL28 8SQSalary: £31,500 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £600 in service charge per…

  • Full Time
  • 30 June 2023

The Pig Hotel, Brockenhurst Beaulieu Road

Location: THE PIG, Brockenhurst, HampshireSalary: £11 per hour, Plus Service ChargeIn the busy months our Kitchen Team have earnt up to £600 in service charge. Whilst service charge depends on…

  • Full Time
  • 30 June 2023

The Pig near Bath, Hunstrete

Location: BS39 4NS – Please ensure you can reliable commute to this location. Salary: £29,400 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to…

  • Full Time
  • 25 June 2023

The Pig near Bath, Hunstrete

Salary: Highly competitive, plus service charge and annual bonus. Further details provided upon application.THE PIG-near Bath is on the lookout for a creative Head Chef. This is a truly rare…

  • Full Time
  • 25 June 2023

The Pig at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

Location: THE PIG at Harlyn Bay, Padstow, CornwallSalary: £10.50 per hour – Plus Service Charge. Fixed-term contracts.Service charge varies depending on bookings. last year, our Kitchen Team earned up to…

  • Full Time/Part Time
  • 25 June 2023

The Pig at Bridge Place, Brewery Lane Bourne Park Rd

Location: THE PIG at Bridge Place – CT4 5BHSalary: £28,000 plus service chargeHours: 48 hours a weekIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £500 in service…

  • Full Time
  • 18 June 2023

The Pig at Bridge Place, Brewery Lane Bourne Park Rd

Location: THE PIG at Bridge Place – CT4 5BHHours: 48 per weekSalary: £28,000 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £500 in…

  • Full Time
  • 18 June 2023

The Pig near Bath, Hunstrete

Location: THE PIG near Bath – BS39 4NS (due to location access to transport is needed)Salary: from £28,000 per annumIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to…

  • Full Time
  • 24 June 2023

The Pig near Bath, Hunstrete

Location: THE PIG near Bath – BS39 4NS (due to location access to transport in essential)Salary: £24,636 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt…

  • Full Time
  • 11 June 2023

THE PIG in the South Downs, Madehurst South Downs

Location: The PIG in the South DownsSalary: £25,000 per annum plus service chargeHours: 40 hours a week (6.30 – 3pm)In the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to…

  • Full Time
  • 04 June 2023

THE PIG in the South Downs, Madehurst South Downs

Location: THE PIG in the South Downs – BN18 0NLSalary: £24,520 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £500 in service charge…

  • Full Time
  • 04 June 2023

THE PIG at Combe, Gittisham

Location: THE PIG at Combe – EX14 3ADHours: 48 hours a week Salary: £30,000 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £500…

  • Full Time
  • 10 June 2023

THE PIG at Combe, Gittisham

Location: THE PIG at Combe – EX14 3ADHours: 48 hours a week ** 5 month Fixed term contract **Salary: £28,000 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen…

  • Full Time
  • 04 June 2023

The Pig Hotel, Brockenhurst Beaulieu Road

Location: THE PIG Hotel – SO42 7QLSalary: £29,000 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to £500 in service charge per month, whilst…

  • Full Time
  • 04 June 2023

THE PIG in the South Downs, Madehurst South Downs

Location: THE PIG in the South Downs BN18 0NL Hours: 48 hours a weekSalary: £29,400 per annum plus service chargeIn the busy months our kitchen team have earnt up to…

  • Full Time
  • 10 June 2023